PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern, an airframer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans an oil barrel aboard the Wasp-class amphibious... More
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., right, a martial
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., right, a martial arts instructor trainer with Combat Cargo, Essex Ship's Company, ensures Marines are using proper techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a regularly schedul... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ayman Khan, left, an
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ayman Khan, left, an embarkation noncommissioned officer with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Edmond Kugblenu, right, ... More
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Carter Nicolini,
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Carter Nicolini, left, and Lance Cpl. Bradly Howell, right, both airframers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wipe ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (far
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (far right), a machine gunner with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), has a conversation with Ma... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN - Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeongyoon Oh, a designated
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeongyoon Oh, a designated marksman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans his rifle, during Hawaii Sustainment Training Exerc... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering electrical equipment systems technician assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to come ashore while participating in Theat... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to secure cargo aboard the Wasp-c... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Durso,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Durso, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands by for inspection aboard the Wasp-class... More
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Sailors with
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), refuel an F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard t... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter an MV-22B Osprey for a quick reaction force training exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibio... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eren Brashford, a machine
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eren Brashford, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks out the back of a Humvee, during Sustainment Training... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Vanessa Hernandez, Cpl.
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Vanessa Hernandez, Cpl. Joshua Agreda and Marine Sgt. Richard Gastelum, assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explore the beach after setting up camp while p... More
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft,
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft, left, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a Qatari Marine practice throwing dummy grenad... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an FIM-92 Stinger Troop Launch Simulator while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assaul... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough (left), a deck operations officer for the Prince of Wales, discusses deck activity with US Navy Cmdr. Michael Lee (right), the air boss for the Navy Wasp-cla... More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 R... More
SULU SEA – U.S. Navy Seamen Gary Smith with the Essex
SULU SEA – U.S. Navy Seamen Gary Smith with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, looks out to sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during search and rescue operations for a missing ... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Sailors load an MV-22 Osprey during a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Rea... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Kashan Hobson, a gunner
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Kashan Hobson, a gunner with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M4 carbine service rifle during a rifle range aboard the Wa... More
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct planning during a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise with Malaysian Joint Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training ... More
SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham
SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham (left) with Lance Cpl. Kaleb Thompson (right) with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), look out... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Capt. Ariel Cecil, the Low
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Capt. Ariel Cecil, the Low Altitude Air Defense Detachment officer in charge with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tests her radio... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Nicholas Koza, an
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Nicholas Koza, an F-35B Lighting II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a hand signal for takeoff to U.S. Navy Petty Offi... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines with Light Armored
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss plans while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsa... More
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts in ear protection in preparation for an M-240B machine gun range ... More
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to throw a grenade from the prone position during Eastern Maverick 19. Th... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Sanders,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Sanders, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discusses room clearing drills with Qatari Marines duri... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), go over room clearing drills with Qatari Marines during Eastern Maverick 19. Eastern Mave... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), grips his flak during a fast rope training exercise aboard the Wasp-class am... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank
OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank missleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands post, during sustainment training exercise July 21,... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Materials are brought to an MV-22
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Materials are brought to an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dionicio Fernandez,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dionicio Fernandez, a radio operator with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), writes in his duty log book aboard the Wasp-class amph... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Shostak,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Shostak, a small arms repairman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices color guard drill during a regularly scheduled deployment ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Sgt. Timothy McGinniss,
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Sgt. Timothy McGinniss, a Fire Supportman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), works out at the gym during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Gonzalez III,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Gonzalez III, an administrations specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks over records, during a regularly scheduled deployment of ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kasey Lay, an
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kasey Lay, an airframer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), double checks the chain locks to an MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the ... More
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Trinidad, a hospital corpsman with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disassembles an M-240B machine g... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the Command Element,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire on their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines Cpl. Cresse Myles, a crash
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines Cpl. Cresse Myles, a crash fire rescue Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor 166 Squadron Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Cpl. Jordan Shostak, a small arms repair... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Carson Vanderporton,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Carson Vanderporton, an air framer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), smoothens the edges of an F-35B Lighting II aboard the Wasp... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Yesenia Rojas, an avionics electrician
U.S. Marine Cpl. Yesenia Rojas, an avionics electrician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), monitors the radio in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard ... More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 1... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) at a Bandaranaike International Airport logistics hub during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps the deck of the hangar bay at the end of a replenishment-at-sea ab... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari Marines pose for a photo during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Read... More
ARABIAN SEA – Two U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys with Marine
ARABIAN SEA – Two U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash down a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Bowman, a forward
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Bowman, a forward observer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Sgt. Ryan Castro, left,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Sgt. Ryan Castro, left, and Cpl. Adam Eberhardt, right, with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), organize all of their gear aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects the rotor of an MV-22B ... More
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Malaysian Joint Armed Forces pose for a group photo on Kota Belud Range, Malaysia after a Tactical Air Control Party exercise during Cooperati... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - US Navy Lt. Bill Malone (left), USS
PACIFIC OCEAN - US Navy Lt. Bill Malone (left), USS Essex deck officer; United Kingdom Left Lt. Mike McMahon (middle), Royal Navy flight deck officer for the HMS Prince of Wales; and UK Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough (r... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Ceasr Lua, an
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Ceasr Lua, an anti-tank missleman, and Lance Cpl. Julio Ortiz, a motorman, both with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), dis... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake MacGregor,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake MacGregor, a squad leader with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious ass... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vance Peb, a
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Vance Peb, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey aboard... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Left Lt. Mike McMahon,
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Left Lt. Mike McMahon, a Royal Navy flight deck officer for the HMS Prince of Wales, one of the UK’s new Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, launches an F-35B from US Marine Fighter A... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pose for a photo, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready G... More
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Aaron Perry, a supply
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Aaron Perry, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands by before firing an M-240B machine gun aboard the Wasp-class ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the Command Element,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire from the kneeling position during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash an F-35B Lightning II aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), September 4... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Jordan, an MV-22B Osprey pilot
U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Jordan, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands by with his gear before loading an MV-22B Osprey aboard... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Devin Davis, a platoon commander
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Devin Davis, a platoon commander with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo during a fast rope training exercise aboard the Wasp-c... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amp... More
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. Nicolas Herrera, a radio
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. Nicolas Herrera, a radio technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates a proper basic warrior stance during a Mar... More
ARABIAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion
ARABIAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sits on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assau... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Chandler Salls, a joint
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Chandler Salls, a joint fires observer with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Cpl. Cresse Myles, a crash fire rescue Marine with Marine Medium Tiltro... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Joseph Smith,
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Joseph Smith, a field artilleryman assigned to the artillery detachment of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans the sights of an M777 Howitzer ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Marcos Garcia,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Marcos Garcia, a mortar man with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches over the Light Armored Vehicles aboard the Wasp-cla... More
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari marines share stories during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Ready G... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Peter Barilovich, with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), exercises in the hangar bay aboard the Wasp-class am... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Curtis Shelton, a joint
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Curtis Shelton, a joint fires observer with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to fire during a rifle range aboard the Wasp-... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle Bare, a CH-53E
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle Bare, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans the inside of a Super Stallion aboar... More
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Voter,
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Voter, a mortar man with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reads a book in the well deck aboard the Wasp-class amphi... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teach a class on basic air-cart operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in t... More
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to conduct a proper buddy drag with Qatari marines during Eastern Maveric... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines, with the Command Element,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines, with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire at their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Ja... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Wyatt Volger, a motorman
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Wyatt Volger, a motorman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo, during sustainment training exercise July 20, 20... More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for takeoff du... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Pablo Torrez,
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Pablo Torrez, a field artilleryman assigned to the artillery detachment of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans the sights of an M777 Howitzer ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Krystn Davis, a crew
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Krystn Davis, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), steps down from a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the Wasp-cl... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andres Figueroa,
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andres Figueroa, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), works out at the gym during a regularly scheduled deploym... More
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari marines pose for a photo during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Read... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Tristan Lawhorn, an
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Tristan Lawhorn, an assault man with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine SSgt. Angelo Trejo, a platoon
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine SSgt. Angelo Trejo, a platoon leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), makes his way up the ramp for a quick reaction force training ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marines Cpl. Wesley Robinson,
PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marines Cpl. Wesley Robinson, a vehicle recovery operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sgt. James Jellison, a tank crewman with Tank Detach... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Danner,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew Danner, the battalion commander of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects a rifle aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship U... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 11, 2018) Marines assigned to Bravo
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 11, 2018) Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive a light armored vehicle during Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led b... More
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reaches his arm into the rotor o... More
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, directs an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), pose for a photo aboard the Wasp-cl... More
OAHU - U.S. Marines Sgt. Caleb Woods (left), a crew
OAHU - U.S. Marines Sgt. Caleb Woods (left), a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Capt. Daniel Gearhart (right), an air officer with Battal... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Bryan Sanchez, assigned with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepares a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 16... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daylan Aplaca,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daylan Aplaca, a maintenance data chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), double checks the chain locks to an MH-60S Sea Hawk ... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Brandon Mooney, a field
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Brandon Mooney, a field artilleryman assigned to the artillery detachment of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans the sights of an M777 Howitzer while... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft, left, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shakes hands with Shatif Latif Abdul Latif, right,... More
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marine Col. Chandler Nelms,
QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marine Col. Chandler Nelms, left, commanding officer for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Brig. Gen. Mubarak Rashid Al Sulaiti, commanding general for the Qatari marines,... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Bradley, an operations chief with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to fire for a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-... More